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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 2, 2020
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	CNN Trump talks of 'another four years' during White House Christmas reception CNN Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump talked during a Christmas reception at the White House on Tuesday about spending four more years in office -- whether that starts in January 2021 or January 2025, according to a source familiar with his comments ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Trump pardons: US justice department unveils bribery inquiry BBC News The US justice department is looking into claims that lobbyists have tried to use bribes to secure a presidential pardon, unsealed court papers show. They say that in August investigators began investigating a "secret lobbying scheme" possibly involving ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Killer Robot? Assassination of Iranian Scientist Feeds Conflicting Accounts The New York Times Humiliated by the killing of a top nuclear scientist, Iranian officials sought this week to rewrite the attack as an episode of science fiction: Israel had executed him entirely by remote control, spraying bullets from an automated machine gun propped up in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How to See the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree The New York Times [Want to get New York Today by email? Here's the sign-up.] It's Wednesday. Weather: Clouds gradually clear off, but there'll be a stiff wind. High in the mid-40s. Alternate-side parking: In effect until Tuesday (Immaculate Conception). Image. Credit...Cindy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution The Latest: Mississippi governor broadens mask mandate Atlanta Journal Constitution Gov. Tate Reeves has instituted mask mandates in 13 more Mississippi counties but chose not to implement the measure statewide, a week after several prominent health care leaders called on him to do so. JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI -- Gov. Tate Reeves ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News France to impose border checks to stop skiing abroad BBC News Random border checks will be imposed to stop French holidaymakers going to ski in neighbouring Switzerland, Prime Minister Jean Castex has said. France, in common with Germany and Italy, is shutting its ski lifts over Christmas to stop the spread of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post New Orleans swingers event becomes 'superspreader' after 41 test positive for coronavirus Washington Post With no dance floor and strict, new coronavirus guidelines, attendees of the 2020 Naughty N'awlins swingers convention swayed in place at their tables and flirted behind masks from a distance. After being tested for the coronavirus and agreeing to wear ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Former DOT Secretary LaHood backs Emanuel for job he once held Roll Call Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has received scathing reactions from critics who worry that he might be tapped to serve as President-elect Joe Biden's Secretary of Transportation — but a high-profile ally stepped forward. Former Secretary of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Nation Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan? The Nation EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch. On Giving Tuesday, support The Nation's independent journalism. Donate now. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Supreme Court weighs child-slavery case against Nestlé USA, Cargill Seattle Times WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether U.S. chocolate companies should be held responsible for child slavery on the African farms from which they buy most of their cocoa. Six African men are seeking damages from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC South Korea leads gains among Asia-Pacific markets; Xiaomi stock plunges CNBC Hong Kong-listed shares of Xiaomi, which were suspended earlier on Wednesday, plunged 7.07% on the day. Australia's economy expanded 3.3% in the September quarter, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN K-pop group BTS can defer military service after South Korea passes new law CNN (CNN) K-pop fans can breathe a sigh of relief, with BTS here to stay -- for a few more years, at least. Fans have long worried that the boy band, arguably the biggest in the world, could see their success derailed by South Korea's mandatory military service. Flag as irrelevant
	Waco Tribune-Herald UN, Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray Waco Tribune-Herald NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a breakthrough a month after deadly conflict cut off Ethiopia's Tigray region from the world, the United Nations on Wednesday said it and the Ethiopian government have signed a deal to allow "unimpeded" humanitarian access, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marketplace.org UK is first to green light Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Marketplace.org The U.K. became the first Western country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine for widespread use on Wednesday. Britain's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) gave the COVID-19 vaccine created by Pfizer and its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg UK Debates World-Leading Cuts in CO2 Emissions Bloomberg Boris Johnson is mulling stricter U.K. greenhouse-gas cuts of as much as 69% by 2030, which would make it one of the most ambitious developed nations in the world when it comes to fighting climate change. Explore dynamic updates of the earth's key data ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sad to miss out on holiday theater, family parties and tree lightings this year? Do these things instead. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Here we are again, ready to celebrate more holidays during the coronavirus pandemic. We've done this before. We've skipped Easter egg hunts in parks in favor of the backyard. We've skipped Mother's Day brunches and Father's Day baseball games in favor ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes How Impending Federal Tax Hikes Will Decimate The Craft Distillery Industry Forbes The COVID-19 pandemic has hit craft distillers exceptionally hard. Unlike the established national spirits brands, most craft distillers lack a broad retail distribution network. On average, the typical craft distiller relies on tasting room sales, both consumed on ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report DeVos Blasts Biden's Higher Ed Agenda In Last Major Policy Speech U.S. News & World Report Education Secretary Betsy DeVos blasted the incoming Biden administration's higher education agenda in what was likely her last major policy speech, calling proposals like free college and the cancellation of student loan debt "truly insidious." [. READ:. Flag as irrelevant
	centraljersey.com Bordentown Regional School District to continue hybrid model despite two schools shutting down centraljersey.com Superintendent Dr. Edward Forsthoffer said in an exclusive interview with centraljersey.com that the school district will continue its hybrid model into the near future after both Peter Muschal Elementary School and Bordentown Regional Middle School were shut ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLTV.com "I'll call Biden" | Obama says Dolly Parton should receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom WWLTV.com If everyone in the United States can agree on just one thing right now, it's this: Dolly Parton is a national treasure. The East Tennessee superstar is not only an entertainment legend. She's also a legendary philanthropist. Among many other things, she ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNCT Fellow Tennessean Justin Timberlake Buys Family A Needed Van NPR Jake Stitt often sits outside his Tennessee home with a sign reading: Honk if you're happy. He has cerebral palsy, and a wheelchair accessible van was needed. A GoFundMe effort didn't cover the costs. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Email ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Nonpareil Elliot Page staying on Umbrella Academy The Daily Nonpareil Elliot Page will continue playing Vanya Hargreeves on 'The Umbrella Academy'. The 'Juno' star - who was previously known as Ellen - announced on Tuesday (01.12.20) he is transgender and Netflix, who show the superhero series have confirmed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian US braces for Covid surge in the aftermath of the Thanksgiving holiday The Guardian Experts say an uptick in cases is likely imminent after millions ignored pleas to avoid family or social gatherings last week. The TSA reported that 1.17 million people traveled on Sunday. Photograph: Miami Herald/TNS. The TSA reported that 1.17 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	News8000.com - WKBT Mostly Sunny & Warmer Today News8000.com - WKBT Wednesday's Forecast High: 43F / Tonight's Low: 27F… It was a sunny and seasonable start to December on Tuesday, with highs mainly in the mid 30s. The high of 36F in La Crosse was just 1-degree off of the average high for December 1st. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Dr. Fauci Warns Coloradans To Not Treat Holiday Season Like Normal CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4) – Dr. Anthony Fauci warned against shopping in crowds as Colorado deals with a rise in coronavirus cases during the holiday season. He joined Gov. Jared Polis for a virtual news conference on Tuesday. (credit: CBS). Fauci says he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Bobcat burned in California wildfire set for release to wild Washington Post SAN DIEGO —. A young bobcat that was badly burned in a Southern California wildfire will be released back into the wild, the San Diego Humane Society announced Tuesday. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. The 7- to 9-month-old female was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Explained: Who are Pope's cardinals and what are their functions? The Indian Express For the seventh time after becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis on Saturday appointed new cardinals — high-ranking officials from around the world who get to decide who the new Pope will be whenever the seat falls empty. The Pope ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTRF Wheeling-Ohio County Health Dept. reports 35 new cases of COVID-19 WTRF WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing thirty-five (35) new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio County for Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Currently, the health department reports a total of 1714 (one case was transferred out) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports Young gun goes from F1's worst team to its best to replace COVID-stricken Hamilton Fox Sports Williams driver George Russell will step into Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes this weekend in Bahrain after being chosen to replace the COVID-stricken seven time world champion. Fresh from winning at the same track last weekend, Hamilton tested positive for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon surges to 12-year high Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News (CNN) — Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surged to a 12-year high in the year between August 2019 and July 2020, according to the country's National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Over that time, 11,088 square kilometers (6,890 square miles) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Oklahoma Daily OU to feature Alice Wong in webinar to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities The Oklahoma Daily OU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a virtual event Thursday in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the event flyer, the event will feature disabilities rights activist Alice Wong, who is also the editor of Disability Visibility ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider India UP government slashes COVID-19 RT-PCR test prices from ₹1600 to ₹700 Business Insider India Lucknow, The Yogi Adityanath government has brought down the rate of Covid-19 RT-PCR tests. The rate for the test in the private labs has been reduced from ₹1,600 to ₹ 700, which is among the lowest in the country. The labs have been allowed to charge ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express 'Manipulated media': Twitter flags BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya's tweet in-reply to Rahul Gandhi The New Indian Express Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted a picture a policeman raising baton against a farmer during the Delhi protests against new farm laws. Share Via Email. Published: 02nd December 2020 10:43 AM | Last Updated: 02nd December 2020 10:43 AM | A+A A-. Flag as irrelevant
	Eater Vegas A Sinkhole Causes Mexican Favorite Lindo Michoacan to Temporarily Close Eater Vegas Lindo Michoacan, the Mexican restaurant on the eastside, temporarily closed after the owners discovered a sinkhole that opened in the middle of the dining room on November 14. The 30-year-old restaurant closed to address a leaking pipe "causing water ... Flag as irrelevant
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